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NAFDAC seals 18 warehouses over expired products in Niger

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, after discovering large quantities of expired food and beverage products. Officials estimate the value of the seized items at over 100 million naira. The warehouses, located around Ndazabo White House along Minna Road and behind Bida Modern Market, were shut following an intelligence led raid by NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement team. The agency said the facilities were being used to store expired goods that were already being repackaged for sale. Items recovered during the operation included expired non alcoholic beverages, dairy milk, candies, bottled water, pasta and other assorted products. Some of the products had allegedly been relabelled or repackaged to conceal their expired status before being returned to the market. NAFDAC disclosed that preliminary investigations linked the warehouses to a company […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 20, 2026

Nigeria

Reps Warn Vendors Against Using Toxic Chemicals in Frozen Foods

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged use of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals to preserve frozen foods sold in Nigerian markets. The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Deacon Chike Okafor (APC, Imo) during plenary, titled “Need to Investigate the Alleged Use of Harmful Chemicals as Preservatives for Frozen Foods in Nigeria.” Presenting the motion, Okafor expressed concern over reports that some vendors use industrial and embalming substances such as formalin, sodium hydroxide, and carbide to preserve perishable food items like fish, meat, prawns, and shrimps. He warned that these chemicals pose serious health risks, including cancer, organ damage, and developmental disorders in children, citing findings from health experts and regulatory agencies. The lawmaker also raised alarm over reports that some imported frozen foods and fast-food chains use unsafe additives such as Dimethylpolysiloxane […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 22, 2025

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Nigeria

 NAFDAC Shuts Chinese Supermarkets, 8 Shops in Abuja

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down two Chinese supermarkets and eight cosmetics shops in Abuja for violating health and safety regulations. The Chinese supermarkets, located in the Jabi district, were sealed for selling food products with labels only in Chinese, which is illegal in Nigeria. All regulated products must have English labeling for the Nigerian market. In a separate operation, NAFDAC closed eight cosmetics shops in Wuse Market. These shops were found selling banned, expired, and unregistered products. The confiscated items included illegal skin whitening gummies, unapproved aphrodisiacs, and dangerous body enhancement supplements. NAFDAC's Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that the raids, which seized goods worth over ₦170 million, are to protect Nigerians from harmful chemicals that can cause kidney damage, cancer, and other serious health issues. She advised the public to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 3, 2025

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Ahafo

FDA to inspect school food vendors in Central Region

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Central Region has announced plans to inspect the certifications of food vendors in schools to ensure that pupils are served safe and healthy meals. Regional Director of the FDA, Francisca Anokye, said the initiative is aimed at preventing uncertified vendors from operating in schools, a move she believes will protect children from foodborne illnesses. She revealed this during a food safety training programme held in Cape Coast for School Health Education Promoters (SHEP). The programme was organised in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and forms part of broader efforts to improve food safety practices. Francisca Anokye noted that food vendors across the region are also being trained under the partnership with FAO to curb outbreaks of food-related illnesses, with Ghana already recording four such incidents this year. Metro SHEP […]

Ahmad September 17, 2025

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Finance

NAFDAC Debunks Viral Ban Claims on Noodles, Tomatoes, Seasoning Cubes

NAFDAC Exposes Viral Audio as False Alarm The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed a circulating audio message alleging: ❌ Shutdown of Tummy Tummy noodles factory❌ Ban on tinned tomatoes and Maggi seasoning cubes❌ Presence of dangerous "acetyl methyl" in noodles "Completely false and misleading" - Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC DG Key Clarifications from NAFDAC 🔍 Tummy Tummy Noodles Inspection:✔ Facility in Anambra was never sealed✔ 4 noodle variants tested at Agulu Lab✔ All results satisfactory, no violations found 🍅 Other Products Cleared:✔ No ban on tinned tomatoes✔ Maggi seasoning cubes remain approved ⚠️ Audio Message Facts:• First surfaced October 2023• Falsely claims NAFDAC collaboration• Contains no scientific basis NAFDAC's Nationwide Food Safety Assurance 🧪 Recent Safety Checks:• Nigerian noodles tested for ethylene oxide - none detected• Mycotoxins and heavy metals within safe limits• Ongoing market surveillance 📢 Public Warning:• Avoid sharing unverified content• Report suspicious products […]

Ahmad July 23, 2025

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MP Ablakwa Criticizes Lamens for ‘Criminal’ Actions in Expired Rice Scandal.

North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has condemned Lamens, the company implicated in the expired rice scandal, labeling their actions as a violation of Ghana’s Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851). Ablakwa accused the company of illegally re-bagging unwholesome rice imported from India and mislabeling it as “Made in Ghana.”Speaking on Joy FM, Ablakwa highlighted the public health risks posed by the company's activities, pointing out lapses in oversight by the National Buffer Stock Company, which allegedly allowed its facilities to be used for these illegal operations.The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) confirmed the violations and imposed fines, but Ablakwa insists stricter measures are needed to prevent future incidents. The scandal, involving 22,000 bags of expired rice, has drawn nationwide outrage, with calls for better food safety monitoring.

Edem 4Style November 21, 2024

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